In a move that will delight fans across the nation, the BBC has officially confirmed the return of its hit police drama, Line of Duty, for a seventh season.
Back on the Beat: Key Details for the New Season
The highly anticipated new series is scheduled to begin filming in its familiar home of Belfast in the spring of 2026. The show's beloved leading trio – Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar – are all set to reprise their iconic roles as dedicated anti-corruption officers.
This time, however, the landscape has dramatically shifted. The infamous AC-12 unit has been disbanded and rebranded as the Inspectorate of Police Standards, forcing the team to navigate a challenging new professional environment.
A Sensitive New Case and a Divisive Past
The plot for the new six-part series will centre on the unit's most sensitive investigation to date. They will be probing Detective Inspector Dominic Gough, who stands accused of sexual predation. There are suspicions that this high-profile case could be a deliberate diversion from a much larger and more sinister threat lurking within the force.
Creator and writer Jed Mercurio expressed his excitement about bringing the show back, a sentiment echoed by the main cast. The announcement comes after the sixth season's finale, which broke viewing records but also sparked debate and controversy among its dedicated fanbase.
The confirmation of the show's return follows a recent public reunion of the cast for a light-hearted rickshaw ride through London, fuelling speculation and building anticipation for the official comeback of one of British television's most popular dramas.
